Katy Perry Is MTV News' #2 Woman Of The Year

For most women, getting married to the man of their dreams would be enough to make a pretty good year. But when you're a larger-than-life pop diva like Katy Perry, exchanging rings with comedic beau Russell Brand is just one of the bold headlines in a 365-day whirlwind that also included a successful tour and a trio of inescapable radio smashes that permanently smacked down any fears of a sophomore slump. After meeting at the 2009 VMAs, Perry and Brand started off 2010 with a bang by announcing their engagement, and frankly, things just got better and better for her from there.

2010 Highlights: An impressive engagement ring in hand, Perry set to work on her follow-up to her 2008 breakthrough, One of the Boys, working again with pop maestros Dr. Luke and Max Martin while turning in one of the most memorable guest-judge spots in the early audition rounds of what would turn out to be a very lackluster season of "American Idol."

There was the inevitable pregnancy rumor to bat away, and then it was off to work on the "Smurfs" movie and complete the album, even as wedding plans continued apace. By March, Perry was calling Brand a "bridezilla" for his fascination with all things marital, and news leaked that pal Rihanna was planning Perry's bachelorette party.